Literacy Tools in the Classroom
Author | : Richard Beach |
Publisher | : Teachers College Press |
Total Pages | : 193 |
Release | : 2015-04-17 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780807770641 |
ISBN-13 | : 0807770647 |
Rating | : 4/5 (647 Downloads) |
Download or read book Literacy Tools in the Classroom written by Richard Beach and published by Teachers College Press. This book was released on 2015-04-17 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This innovative resource describes how teachers can help students employ "literacy tools" across the curriculum to foster learning. The authors demonstrate how literacy tools such as narratives, question-asking, spoken-word poetry, drama, writing, digital communication, images, and video encourage critical inquiry in the 5-12 classroom. The book provides many examples and adaptable lessons from diverse classrooms and connects to an active Website where readers can join a growing professional community, share ideas, and get frequent updates: http://literacytooluses.pbworks.com